Frequently Asked Question
What are the Dates for SEMICON^® Taiwan 2009?
Due to schedule conflicts at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) in 2009, the dates for SEMICON^® Taiwan 2009 have been moved to September 30–October 2, 2009.  This is changed from the previously announced dates of September 7–9.

This date change will also alter the exhibition move-in schedule and show operating schedule.  The exhibitor move-in schedule and show hours will be changed as follows:

For any further information, please contact Ms. Astrid Kao at staiwan1@semi.org or Tel: 886.3.573.3399x223.

Exhibitor Services Manual – Available by July 3
Exhibitor services manual, containing information, rules and regulations, and services offered by our partner vendors—as well as additional valuable information relevant to the show will be available online by Friday, July 3.  To help preserve the environment, if you haven't replied to the survey we distributed on April 23 with the preference of the printed manual, we'll provide the electronic version only.

SEMI Cost Reduction Initiatives: Working to Save Your Dollars
SEMI has been hard at work with our partner to reduce expenses and service rates and create lower-cost opportunities to help make the most of your investment in SEMICON^® Taiwan 2009.

These include:
‧Electrical rates: average 13% lower than 2008 rates
‧Furnishing rates: average 16% lower than 2008 rates
‧Shipping rates: 10-20% lower than 2008 rates

100% of Booth Fees Due
Final invoices have been mailed out for the final booth space payment.  As a reminder the full payment is due by June 8, 2009.  If you did not receive your final invoice please contact Ms. Joanna Chiang at email: jchiang@semi.org / Tel: 886.3.573.3399x216, to make sure that SEMI has the correct billing information.  Please be noted that booth cancellation after June 8, 2009, a liquidation damage fee of 100% of the canceled space will be assessed by SEMI.

New Feature – MEMS Pavilion & MEMS Museum
Burgeoning demand for a host of new products enabled by MEMS devices brings a healthy increase in MEMS this year.  To discover and advance MEMS development, SEMI and ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) have organized MEMS Pavilion together, comprising of exhibits, MEMS Museum, Innovative Technology Center and educational guided tour to provide a quick overview of MEMS.  If you are interested in exhibiting or MEMS Museum sponsorship, please contact Ms. Ana Li at ali@semi.org / Tel: 886.3.573.3399x224.  Click here for further information.

Marketing and Promotional Opportunities
SEMICON^® Taiwan 2009 is just four months away.  It's time to start your onsite marketing plan. Marketing your business beyond the booth is a must-do at this dynamic legacy event!  There are a variety of options, including Attendee Badge Inserts, Directional Sign, Golf Tournament, Pocket Guide, Shuttle Bus, Visitor Passport, Visitor Lanyards and Event Sponsorship.

The Advertising and Promtion Kit will be available online by July 3.To reserve the Marketing and Promotional Opportunities, and to learn how to get the most out of SEMICON^® Taiwan 2009, please contact Ms. Ana Li at ali@semi.org / 886.3.573.3399x224 .

SEMICON^® Taiwan 2009 Logo
Promote your participation at SEMICON^® Taiwan 2009 on your company's home page.  More information on how to retrieve the SEMICON^® Taiwan 2009 logo can be found in our Advertising and Promotions Kit located on our SEMICON^® Taiwan website under ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION.

FairGuide.com and EXPOGUIDE Scam Alert!
With the ongoing solicitations, SEMI would like to continue to alert you to the FairGuide.com scam where an Austrian publishing company, Construct Data Verlag AG (aka "FairGuide") was distributing an internet directory listing form to a number of our exhibitors in the past.

It has come to our attention that another organization EXPOGUIDE is also soliciting Event Directory information in the same misleading manner.  In submitting these forms, exhibitors are contracted into a three-year, non-retractable agreement totaling nearly US$3,000.  This is an on-going issue and is not related to the SEMICON^® Taiwan 2009 Event Directory.  These companies do not represent SEMI in any manner.  If you receive a form from these companies, please ignore it.

If you are a U.S. company that has been targeted by either organization, it is important to lodge a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.

Federal Trade Commission
CRC-240
600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20580
Tel:  1.877.FTC HELP  Fax: (202) 326 2034

To file a complaint online: www.ftc.gov